Best Flashcard Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Brainscape is ranked #1 of 27 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Gizmo and RemNote. The best-ranked option with a free plan is RemNote. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Memreader at $4.08/mo.
If you’re choosing a study tool, start with how you’ll make cards, review them and move your material in or out. The ranking compares adaptive review, card formats, source formats and study modes, so you can weigh the learning workflow alongside export options and mobile apps. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Brainscape and Gizmo lead the listed entries, with RemNote also near the top. Consider which formats and review approaches fit the material you study, and whether you need access across devices or the ability to export your cards.
27 flashcard apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Adaptive review | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brainscape | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Gizmo | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | RemNote | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8/mo | Yes | $8/mo | Yes | View |
| 4 | StudyGlen | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | $4.99/mo | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Recall | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 |  Quizlet | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | Knowt | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $12.99/mo | — | View |
| 8 | Jambo | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Mindomax | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | Free | Yes | View |
| 10 | Vaia | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | StudyFetch | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 | StudySense | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.17/mo | Yes | $4.17/mo | — | View |
| 13 | PupilBot | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Revisely | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.99/mo | Yes | $4.99/mo | — | View |
| 15 | Lernoa | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 | Cogni | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 |  FlashLeap | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  Mochi | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Retain | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  Nibomo | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | Free | Yes | View |
| 21 |  StudyTab | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | ₹199/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 22 |  MimoCard | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 23 |  Memreader | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.08/mo | Yes | $8/mo | Yes | View |
| 24 | diStudero | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €11.99/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 25 | Mindgrasp | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which flashcard app is ranked first on Inferse?
Brainscape is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 8.3. Gizmo is second and RemNote third.
How many of these have a free plan?
17 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Memreader has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.